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    • Dec 9, 1935
    David Houston is born in Bossier City, Louisiana. He wins a Grammy award for his 1966 recording of "Almost Persuaded," and records with both Tammy Wynette and Barbara Mandrell while joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1972
    Sep 28, 1955
    George Jones convinces "Louisiana Hayride" producer Horace Logan to let him play a "Hayride" road show in Conroe, Texas. Jones sings "Why Baby Why," opening for Elvis Presley, David Houston, Johnny Horton and The Browns
    May 16, 1957
    Shooting begins at Los Angeles' Ziv Studios on the movie "Carnival Rock," featuring David Houston, Bob Luman, James Burton, The Platters and "Louisiana Hayride" founder Horace Logan
    Aug 5, 1959
    The movie "Carnival Rock" debuts in theaters with appearances by David Houston, James Burton, The Platters and "Louisiana Hayride" creator Horace Logan
    Apr 28, 1965
    The Anthony Perkins picture "The Fool Killer" debuts in theaters. David Houston sings the title song
    May 17, 1966
    David Houston records "Almost Persuaded" at the Columbia Recording Studios on Music Row in Nashville
    Aug 13, 1966
    David Houston's "Almost Persuaded" goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    Oct 8, 1966
    David Houston's "Almost Persuaded" hits #1 on the Billboard country albums chart
    Mar 2, 1967
    "Almost Persuaded" nets three trophies during the ninth annual Grammy Awards. David Houston wins Best Country & Western Recording and Best C&W Vocal Performance, Male, while songwriters Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton take Best Country & Western Song
    May 13, 1967
    David Houston appears on "The Porter Wagoner Show"
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